NOTES: Includes only deaths occurring within the
registration states. Beginning with 1933, area includes entire U.S.;
with 1959 includes Alaska, and with 1960 includes Hawaii. Excludes fetal
deaths. Rates as of April 1 for 1940, 1950, 1960, 1970, and 1980, and
estimated as of July 1 for all other years.

1. First year for which deaths of
nonresidents are excluded.

2. Preliminary data.

Sources: Department of Health and Human
Services, National Center for Health Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; National Vital
Statistics Reports. Web:
www.dhhs.gov, www.cdc.gov.